Meet reactivity with compassion: Dr Shefali

Dr Shefali leads a comforting meditation to help us be kind to ourselves when we experience emotional reactions. Dr Shefali is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author who creates a meditation informed by her unique perspective on what makes us reactive.

The music that soundtracks Dr Shefali's guided meditation was composed by Lucie Treacher and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

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